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and servicing the computer. It provides comprehensive
information on identifying computer features, components, and
spare parts; troubleshooting computer problems; and performing
computer disassembly procedures.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario V5100 Notebook PC
First Edition: February 2006
Document Part Number: 407368-001
The Compaq Presario V5100 Notebook PC offers advanced
modularity, Intel® Pentium® M processors, and extensive
multimedia support.
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Compaq Presario V5100 Notebook PC
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Product Description
1.1Features
Numerous references are made throughout this Maintenance and
✎
Service Guide to “full-featured” and “defeatured” computer
models. A model is considered to be full-featured if it has
3 Universal Serial Bus ports and the following components:
■ PC Card slot
■ IEEE 1394 port
■ Memory Reader
A model is considered to be defeatured if it has only 2 Universal
Serial Bus ports and none of the components listed above.
■ Intel Pentium M 2.0-GHz, 1.83-GHz, 1.66-GHz Dual Code,
or 1.66-GHz Single Code processors, varying by computer
model
■ 15.4-inch, WXGA, TFT (1280 × 800) display with antiglare
or BrightView, varying by computer model
■ 100-, 80-, 60-, or 40-GB high-capacity hard drive, varying by
computer model
■ 256-MB DDR1 synchronous DRAM (SDRAM) at 333 MHz,
expandable to 2.0 GB
■ Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition or Windows XP
Professional, varying by computer model
■ Full-size Windows keyboard with embedded numeric keypad
■ TouchPad pointing device, including dedicated horizontal
and vertical scroll regions
■ Integrated 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet local area
network (LAN) network interface card (NIC) with RJ-45 jack
■ Integrated high-speed 56K modem with RJ-11 jack
■ Integrated wireless support for Mini Card IEEE 802.11a/b/g
WLAN device
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■ Support for one Type I or Type II PC Card slot, with support
for both 32-bit (CardBus) and 16-bit PC Cards
■ Support for ExpressCard slot
■ External 65-watt AC adapter with 3-wire power cord
■ 12- or 6-cell Li-Ion battery pack
■ Stereo speakers
■ Volume up, volume mute, and volume down buttons
■ Support for the following optical drives:
❏ DVD±RW and CD-RW Double Layer Combo Drive with
LightScribe
❏ DVD±RW and CD-RW Double Layer Combo Drive
❏ DVD/CD-RW Combo Drive
■ Connectors:
❏ Audio-in (microphone)
❏ Audio-out (headphone)
❏ Memory Reader (select models only)
❏ Expansion port 2
❏ ExpressCard slot
❏ External monitor
❏ IEEE 1394 (select models only)
❏ PC Card (select models only)
❏ Power
❏ RJ-11 (modem)
❏ RJ-45 (network)
❏ S-Video-out
❏ Universal Serial Bus (USB) v. 2.0 (2 or 3 ports, varying
by computer model)
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Product Description
1.2 Resetting the Computer
If the computer you are servicing has an unknown password,
follow these steps to clear the password. These steps also
clear CMOS:
1. Prepare the computer for disassembly (refer to Section 5.3,
“Preparing the Computer for Disassembly,” for more
information.)
2. Remove the real-time clock (RTC) battery (refer to Section
5.8, “RTC Battery,” for more information.)
3. Wait approximately 5 minutes.
4. Replace the RTC battery and reassemble the computer.
5. Connect AC power to the computer. Do not reinsert any
battery packs at this time.
6. Turn on the computer.
All passwords and CMOS settings have been cleared.
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1.3Power Management
The computer comes with power management features that
extend battery operating time and conserve power. The
computer supports the following power management features:
■ Standby
■ Hibernation
■ Setting customization by the user
■ Hotkeys for setting the level of performance
■ Battery calibration
■ Lid switch standby/resume
■ Power button
■ Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPM)
compliance
Product Description
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Product Description
1.4External Components
The external components on the front of the computer are shown
below and described in Table 1-1.
Front Components
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Table 1-1
Front Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Power light■ On: Computer is turned on.
■ Off: Computer is off or in hibernation.
■ Blinking: Computer is in standby.
2Battery light■ On: A battery pack is charging or is close
to full charge capacity.
■ Off: If the computer is plugged into an
external power source, the light is turned
off when all batteries in the computer are
fully charged. If the computer is not
plugged into an external power source,
the light stays off until the battery
reaches a low-battery condition.
■ Blinking: A battery pack that is the only
available power source has reached a
low-battery condition. When the battery
reaches a critical low-battery condition,
the battery light begins blinking quickly.
3Drive lightOn or blinking: The internal hard drive or an
optical drive is being accessed.
4SpeakersProduce stereo sound.
5Display release buttonOpens the computer.
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Product Description
The external components on the right side of the computer are
shown below and described in Table 1-2.
Right-Side Components
Table 1-2
Right-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Audio-out
(headphone) jack
2Audio-in (microphone)
jack
3ExpressCard slotSupports an optional ExpressCard.
4USB port
(select models only)
5Optical driveSupports an optical disc, such as a CD or
6RJ-11 (modem) jackConnects a modem cable (not included).
7Power connectorConnects the AC adapter cable.
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Connects an optional headphone or
powered stereo speakers. Also connects
the audio function of an audio/video device,
such as a television or VCR.
Connects an optional stereo microphone.
Connects optional USB devices.
DVD.
Product Description
The external components on the rear panel of the computer are
shown below and described in Table 1-3.
Rear Panel Components
Table 1 - 3
Rear Panel Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Battery bayHolds a battery pack.
2VentProvides airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
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obstruct vents. Do not allow a hard
surface, such as a printer, or a soft
surface, such as pillows or thick rugs
or clothing, to block airflow.
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Product Description
The external components on the left side of the computer are
shown below and described in Table 1-4.
Left-Side Components
Table 1 - 4
Left-Side Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Security cable slotAttaches an optional security cable to the
computer.
The security cable is designed to act
✎
as a deterrent, but may not prevent
the computer from being mishandled
or stolen.
2Monitor portConnects an optional VGA monitor or
projector.
3S-Video-out jackConnects the video function of an optional
S-Video device, such as a television, VCR,
or video capture card.
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Table 1 - 4
Left-Side Components (Continued)
ItemComponentFunction
4RJ-45 (network) jackConnects a network cable (not included).
5Expansion port 2Connects the computer to an optional
expansion product.
The computer has only one
✎
expansion port. The term expansion
port 2 describes the type of
expansion port.
6USB ports (2)Connect optional USB devices.
71394 port
(select models only)
8Memory Reader light
(select models only)
Connects an optional 1394a device such as
a scanner, a digital camera, or a digital
camcorder.
On: An optional digital card is being
accessed.
9Memory Reader
(select models only)
10PC Card slot
(select models only)
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Supports the following optional digital
cards: Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card,
SD I/O Card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick
Pro, MultiMediaCard, xD-Picture Card, and
SmartMedia.
Supports an optional Type I or Type II
32-bit (CardBus) or 16-bit PC Card.
Product Description
The standard keyboard components of the computer are shown
below and described in Table 1-5.
Standard Keyboard Components
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Table 1 - 5
Standard Keyboard Components
ItemComponentFunction
1f1 to f12 keys (12)Perform system and application tasks.
When combined with fn, function keys
perform additional tasks as hotkeys.
2caps lock keyEnables caps lock and turns on the caps
lock light.
3
4Windows logo keyDisplays the Microsoft Windows Start
5Windows
6Arrow keysMove the cursor around the screen.
7 Numeric keypad keys
8num lock keyEnables numeric lock, turns on the
fn
key
applications key
(15)
Combines with other keys to perform
system tasks as hotkeys. For example,
pressing fn+f7 decreases screen
brightness.
menu.
Displays a shortcut menu for items
beneath the pointer.
Can be used like the keys on an external
numeric keypad.
embedded numeric keypad, and turns
on the num lock light.
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Product Description
The computer top components are shown below and described in
Table 1-6.
Top Components
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Product Description
Table 1 - 6
Top Components
ItemComponentFunction
1caps lock lightOn: Caps lock is enabled.
2Wireless buttonTurns the wireless functionality on or off,
but does not create a wireless connection.
To establish a wireless connection,
✎
a wireless network must already be
set up.
3Power buttonWhen the computer is
■ Off, press to turn on the computer.
■ On, press to enter hibernation.
■ In standby, briefly press to exit standby.
■ In hibernation, briefly press to exit
hibernation.
If the computer has stopped responding
and Microsoft® Windows® shutdown
procedures cannot be used, press and
hold the power button for at least
5 seconds to turn off the computer.
4Volume down buttonDecreases speaker volume.
5Volume up buttonIncreases speaker volume.
6Volume mute buttonMutes or restores speaker volume.
7num lock lightOn: Num lock is enabled.
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Product Description
The computer TouchPad components are shown below and
described in Table 1-7.
TouchPad Components
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Product Description
Table 1 - 7
TouchPad Components
ItemComponentFunction
1TouchPadMoves the pointer and selects or activates
items on the screen. Can be set to perform
other mouse functions, such as scrolling,
selecting, and double-clicking.
2TouchPad horizontal
scroll zone
Scrolls left or right.
3Left and right
TouchPad buttons
4TouchPad vertical
scroll zone
Function like the left and right buttons on
an external mouse.
Scrolls up or down.
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Product Description
The external components on the bottom of the computer are
shown below and described in Table 1-8.
Bottom Components
Table 1 - 8
Bottom Components
ItemComponentFunction
1Optical driveSupports an optical disc, such as a CD
or DV D.
2Labels areaContains the serial number and other
information labels.
3Battery pack release latchReleases a battery pack from the
battery bay.
4Battery bayHolds a battery pack.
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Product Description
Table 1 - 8
Bottom Components (Continued)
ItemComponentFunction
5Vents (2)Provide airflow to cool internal
components.
To prevent overheating, do not
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obstruct vents. Do not allow a
hard surface, such as a printer, or
a soft surface, such as pillows
or thick rugs or clothing, to block
airflow.
6Memory/Mini Card module
compartment cover
7Hard drive bayHolds the internal hard drive.
■ Contains 2 memory module slots that
support replaceable memory
modules. The number of preinstalled
memory modules varies by computer
model.
■ Holds an optional wireless LAN
device (select models only).
To prevent an unresponsive
Ä
system and the display of a
warning message, install only a
Mini Card device authorized for
use in your computer by the
governmental agency that
regulates wireless devices in
your country. If you install an
unauthorized device and then
receive a warning message,
remove the device to restore
computer functionality. Then
contact Customer Care.
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Product Description
1.5Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features
of the computer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog,”
to identify replacement parts, and Chapter 5, “Removal and
Replacement Procedures,” for disassembly steps.
The system board provides the following device connections:
■ Intel Pentium M processors
■ Audio
■ Digital media card
■ Display
■ ExpressCard
■ Hard drive
■ Keyboard
■ Memory module
■ Mini Card devices
■ PC Card
■ To uc hP ad
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the computer, allow at least a 7.6-cm
Ä
(3-inch) clearance on the left and right sides of the computer.
The computer uses an electric fan for ventilation. The fan is
controlled by a temperature sensor and is designed to turn on
automatically when high temperature conditions exist. These
conditions are affected by high external temperatures, system
power consumption, power management/battery conservation
configurations, battery fast charging, and software applications.
Exhaust air is displaced through the ventilation grill located on
the left side of the computer.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by HP should repair
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this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed
to allow only subassembly-/module-level repair. Because of the
complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies, do not attempt
to make repairs at the component level or modifications to any printed
wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any
indication of component replacement or printed wiring board
modification may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
2.1 Computer Setup
Computer Setup is a preinstalled, ROM-based utility that can be
used even when the operating system is not working or will not
load. If the operating system is working, the computer restarts the
operating system after you exit Computer Setup.
Pointing devices are not supported in Computer Setup; you
✎
must use the keyboard to navigate and make selections.
2
The menu tables later in this chapter provide an overview of
Computer Setup options.
Maintenance and Service Guide2–1
Troubleshooting
Accessing Computer Setup
The information and settings in Computer Setup are accessed
from the File, Security, Tools, and Advanced menus.
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer. Press
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ To view navigation information, press f1.
❏ To return to the Computer Setup menu, press esc.
2. Select the File, Security, To ol s, or Advanced menu.
3. To exit Computer Setup, choose one of the following:
❏ To exit without saving any changes, use the arrow keys to
select File > Ignore changes and exit, and then follow
the instructions on the screen.
❏ To exit and save all the settings you have entered, use the
arrow keys to select File > Save changes and exit, and
then follow the instructions on the screen.
Your preferences are set when you exit Computer Setup and go
into effect when the computer restarts.
f10 while the F10 = Based Setup message is
Computer Setup Defaults
To restore all settings in Computer Setup to the values that were
set at the factory:
1. Open Computer Setup by turning on or restarting the
computer. Press
displayed in the lower-left corner of the screen.
❏ To change the language, press f2.
❏ To view navigation information, press f1.
2. Use the arrow keys to select File > Restore defaults.
3. Select the Restore Defaults check box.
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f10 while the F10 = Based Setup message is
Troubleshooting
4. To confirm the restoration, press f10.
5. Select File > Save changes and exit, and then follow the
instructions on the screen.
When the computer restarts, the factory settings are restored, and
any identification information you have entered is saved.
Selecting from the File Menu
Table 2 - 1
File Menu
SelectTo Do This
System Information■ View identification information about the
computer and any battery packs in the system.
■ View specification information about the
processor, memory and cache size, video
revision, keyboard controller version, and
system ROM.
Save to floppySave system configuration settings to a diskette.
Restore to floppyRestore system configuration settings from a
diskette.
Restore defaultsReplace configuration settings in Computer Setup
with factory default settings. (Identification
information is retained.)
Ignore changes and exitCancel changes entered during the current
session. Then exit and restart the computer.
Save changes and exitSave changes entered during the current session.
Then exit and restart the computer. The changes
you save are to into effect when the computer
restarts.
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Troubleshooting
Selecting from the Security Menu
Table 2 - 2
Security Menu
SelectTo Do This
Administrator passwordEnter, change, or delete an HP Administrator
password.
Power-on passwordEnter, change, or delete a power-on password.
DriveLock passwordsEnable/disable DriveLock; change a DriveLock
user or master password.
DriveLock Settings are accessible only
✎
when you enter Computer Setup by turning
on (not restarting) the computer.
Smart Card SecurityEnable/disable power-on support for smart cards.
This feature is supported by select smart
✎
card readers only.
Embedded Security■ Enable/Disable the embedded security chip.
■ Restore embedded security chip to factory
settings.
■ Enable/Disable power-on authentication
support.
■ Enable/Disable automatic DriveLock.
■ Reset power-on authentication credential
Embedded Security settings are accessible
✎
only if the computer is equipped with an
embedded security chip.
Device securityEnable/Disable devices in the system.
Enable NIC for inclusion in MultiBoot.
System IDsEnter user-defined identification values.
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Troubleshooting
Selecting from the Tools Menu
Table 2 - 3
Tools Menu
SelectTo Do This
HDD Self Test optionsRun a quick or comprehensive self-test on any
hard drive in the system.
Battery InformationView information about any battery packs in the
computer.
Memory Check■ Run a self-test on memory modules in
the computer.
■ View information about memory modules
installed in the computer.
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Troubleshooting
Selecting from the Advanced Menu
Table 2 - 4
Advanced Menu
SelectTo Do This
Language (or press f2)Change the Computer Setup language.
Boot options■ Enable/Disable MultiBoot, which sets a startup
sequence that can include most bootable
devices and media in the system.
■ Set the boot order.
Device options■ Swap the functions of the fn key and left ctrl
key.
■ Enable/Disable multiple pointing devices at
startup. (To set the computer to support only a
single, usually nonstandard, pointing device at
startup, select Disable.)
■ Enable/Disable USB legacy support for a USB
keyboard, mouse, and hub. When USB legacy
support is enabled
❐ A USB keyboard, mouse, and hub work
even when a Windows operating system
is not loaded.
❐ The computer starts from a bootable hard
drive, diskette drive diskette, or CD,
CD-RW, or DVD inserted into a drive
connected by a USB port to the computer
or to an optional docking device.
■ Select a parallel port mode: EPP (Enhanced
Parallel Port), standard, bidirectional, or ECP
(Enhanced Capabilities Port).
■ Enable/Disable all settings in the SpeedStep
window. (When Disable is selected, the
computer runs in Battery Optimized mode.)
Screw Kit (includes the following screws; refer to
Appendix C, “Screw Listing,” for more information on
specifications and usage)
■ Phillips PM3.0×6.0 Screw
■ Phillips PM3.0×3.0 screw
■ Phillips PM2.5×11.0 screw
■ Phillips PM2.5×7.0 Screw
■ Phillips PM2.5×6.0 screw
■ Black Phillips PM2.5×5.0 screw
USB travel mouse309674-001
USB digital drive364727-001
Wired headset with volume control371693-001
■ Silver Phillips PM2.5×5.0 Screw
■ Phillips PM2.5×3.0 screw
■ Phillips PM2.0×6.0 Screw
■ Phillips PM2.0×4.0 Screw
■ Phillips PM2.0×3.0 Screw
■ Slotted M1.5×9.0 screw
409068-001
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Illustrated Parts Catalog
Table 3-6
Miscellaneous (Not Illustrated)
Spare Part Information (Continued)
Spare Part
Description
Power supply, 65 watt403810-001
Power cords
For use in:
Australia403811-011
Canada, French Canada, and the United States403811-001
Denmark403811-081
France, Germany, and Spain403811-021
India403811-D61
Israel403811-BB1
Italy403811-061
Korea403811-AD1
Number
The People’s Republic of China403811-AA1
Switzerland403811-111
Taiwan403811-AB1
The United Kingdom403811-031
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3.8 Sequential Part Number Listing
Table 3-7
Sequential Part Number Listing
Spare Part
NumberDescription
309674-001USB travel mouse
364727-001USB digital drive
371693-001Wired headset with volume control
397922-001Bluetooth module (includes Bluetooth module cable)
403573-001SD Memory Card 256-MB
403810-001Power supply, 65 watt
403811-001Power cord for use in the United States
403811-011Power cord for use in Australia
403811-021Power cord for use internationally
403811-031Power cord for use in the United Kingdom
403811-061Power cord for use in Italy
403811-081Power cord for use in Denmark
403811-111Power cord for use in Sweden and Finland
403811-AA1Power cord for use in the People’s Republic of China
403811-AB1Power cord for use in Taiwan
403811-AD1Power cord for use in Korea
403811-BB1Power cord for use in Israel
403811-D61Power cord for use in India
403827-001Heat sink (includes thermal paste)
407316-001SD Memory Card 512-MB
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Illustrated Parts Catalog
Table 3-7
Sequential Part Number Listing (Continued)
Spare Part
NumberDescription
407576-001802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use in the following
MOW1 category countries:
Antigua and
Barbuda
Argentina
Australia
Bahamas
Barbados
Brunei
Canada
Chile
407576-002802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use in the following
MOW2 category countries:
Dominican
Republic
Guam
Guatemala
Hong Kong
Panama
India
Indonesia
Malaysia
Mexico
New Zealand
Paraguay
Saudi Arabia
Ta iw a n
The United States
Vietnam
Aruba
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Belgium
Bermuda
Bulgaria
Cayman Islands
Columbia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Finland
France
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Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lebanon
The Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Serbia and
Montenegro
Singapore
Slovakia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
The Netherlands
Norway
Oman
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Sri Lanka
Sweden
Switzerland
Tu rk ey
The United
Kingdom
Uzbekistan
Illustrated Parts Catalog
Table 3-7
Sequential Part Number Listing (Continued)
Spare Part
NumberDescription
407576-003802.11a/b/g WLAN Mini Card module for use in the following
ROW category countries:
China
Ecuador
Haiti
Honduras
407759-001945GM system board
407760-001Intel Pentium M 1.66-GHz Dual Code processor (include
thermal paste)
407761-001Intel Pentium M 1.83-GHz processor (include thermal paste)
407762-001Intel Pentium M 2.0-GHz processor (include thermal paste)
407764-001Intel Pentium M 1.66-GHz Single Code processor (include
thermal paste)
407765-0011-DIMM, PC2-4200 256 MB memory module
Pakistan
Per u
Qatar
South Korea
Uruguay
Venezuela
407766-0011-DIMM, PC2-4200 512 MB memory module
407767-0011-DIMM, PC2-4200 1024 MB memory module
407775-001Cable Kit
407779-001Plastics Kit
407781-001Rubber Pad Kit
407785-001Speakers
407793-001Display Plastics Kit
407795-001Display Screw Kit
407797-001Display HInge Kit
407798-001Display Panel Kit for use with antiglare displays
407799-001Display Panel Kit for use with BrightView displays
The following sections include some of the considerations
that you should keep in mind during disassembly and assembly
procedures.
As you remove each subassembly from the computer, place
✎
the subassembly (and all accompanying screws) away from
the work area to prevent damage.
Plastic Parts
Using excessive force during disassembly and reassembly can
damage plastic parts. Use care when handling the plastic parts.
Apply pressure only at the points designated in the maintenance
instructions.
Cables and Connectors
CAUTION: When servicing the computer, ensure that cables are
Ä
placed in their proper locations during the reassembly process.
Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage.
Apply only the tension required to unseat or seat the cables
during removal and insertion. Handle cables by the connector
whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or
tearing cables. Ensure that cables are routed in such a way that
they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or
replaced. Handle flex cables with extreme care; these cables
tear easily.
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Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.3 Preventing Damage to
Removable Drives
Removable drives are fragile components that must be handled
with care. To prevent damage to the computer, damage to a
removable drive, or loss of information, observe the following
precautions:
■ Before removing or inserting a hard drive, shut down the
computer. If you are unsure whether the computer is off or
in hibernation, turn the computer on, and then shut it down
through the operating system.
■ Before removing a diskette drive or optical drive, ensure that
a diskette or disc is not in the drive and ensure that the optical
drive tray is closed.
■ Before handling a drive, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity. While handling a drive, avoid touching the
connector.
■ Handle drives on surfaces covered with at least one inch of
shock-proof foam.
■ Avoid dropping drives from any height onto any surface.
■ After removing a hard drive, an optical drive, or a diskette
drive, place it in a static-proof bag.
■ Avoid exposing a hard drive to products that have magnetic
fields, such as monitors or speakers.
■ Avoid exposing a drive to temperature extremes or liquids.
■ If a drive must be mailed, place the drive in a bubble pack
mailer or other suitable form of protective packaging and label
the package “FRAGILE: Handle With Care.”
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Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage
Many electronic components are sensitive to electrostatic
discharge (ESD). Circuitry design and structure determine the
degree of sensitivity. Networks built into many integrated circuits
provide some protection, but in many cases, the discharge
contains enough power to alter device parameters or melt
silicon junctions.
A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other
conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry.
Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs.
An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge may not
be affected at all and can work perfectly throughout a normal
cycle. Or the device may function normally for a while, then
degrade in the internal layers, reducing its life expectancy.
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4.5 Packaging and Transporting
Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions when packaging and
transporting equipment:
■ To avoid hand contact, transport products in static-safe
containers, such as tubes, bags, or boxes.
■ Protect all electrostatic-sensitive parts and assemblies with
conductive or approved containers or packaging.
■ Keep electrostatic-sensitive parts in their containers until
the parts arrive at static-free workstations.
■ Place items on a grounded surface before removing items
from their containers.
■ Always be properly grounded when touching a sensitive
component or assembly.
■ Store reusable electrostatic-sensitive parts from assemblies
in protective packaging or nonconductive foam.
■ Use transporters and conveyors made of antistatic belts and
roller bushings. Ensure that mechanized equipment used for
moving materials is wired to ground and that proper materials
are selected to avoid static charging. When grounding is not
possible, use an ionizer to dissipate electric charges.
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4.6 Workstation Precautions
Use the following grounding precautions at workstations:
■ Cover the workstation with approved static-shielding material
(refer to
■ Use a wrist strap connected to a properly grounded work
surface and use properly grounded tools and equipment.
■ Use conductive field service tools such as cutters,
screwdrivers, and vacuums.
■ When fixtures must directly contact dissipative surfaces, use
fixtures made only of static-safe materials.
■ Keep the work area free of nonconductive materials such
as ordinary plastic assembly aids and Styrofoam.
■ Handle electrostatic-sensitive components, parts, and
assemblies by the case or PCM laminate. Handle these
items only at static-free workstations.
■ Avoid contact with pins, leads, or circuitry.
■ Turn off power and input signals before inserting or removing
connectors or test equipment.
Table 4-2, “Static-Shielding Materials”).
4.7 Grounding Equipment and
Methods
Grounding equipment must include either a wrist strap or a
foot strap at a grounded workstation.
■ When seated, wear a wrist strap connected to a grounded
system. Wrist straps are flexible straps with a minimum of
one megohm ±10% resistance in the ground cords. To provide
proper ground, wear a strap snugly against the skin at all times.
On grounded mats with banana-plug connectors, use alligator
clips to connect a wrist strap.
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■ When standing, use foot straps and a grounded floor mat.
Foot straps (heel, toe, or boot straps) can be used at standing
workstations and are compatible with most types of shoes
or boots. On conductive floors or dissipative floor mats, use
foot straps on both feet with a minimum of one megohm
resistance between the operator and ground. To be effective,
the conductive strips must be worn in contact with the skin.
Other grounding equipment recommended for use in preventing
electrostatic damage includes:
■ Antistatic tape
■ Antistatic smocks, aprons, and sleeve protectors
■ Conductive bins and other assembly or soldering aids
■ Nonconductive foam
■ Conductive tabletop workstations with ground cords of
one megohm resistance
■ Static-dissipative tables or floor mats with hard ties to
the ground
■ Field service kits
■ Static awareness labels
■ Material-handling packages
■ Nonconductive plastic bags, tubes, or boxes
■ Metal tote boxes
■ Electrostatic voltage levels and protective materials
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Table 4-1 shows how humidity affects the electrostatic voltage
levels generated by different activities.
Table 4 - 1
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels
Relative Humidity
Event10%40%55%
Walking across carpet35,000 V15,000 V7,500 V
Walking across vinyl floor12,000 V 5,000 V3,000 V
Motions of bench worker6,000 V800 V400 V
Removing DIPS from plastic tube2,000 V700 V400 V
Removing DIPS from vinyl tray11,500 V4,000 V2,000 V
Removing DIPS from Styrofoam14,500 V5,000 V3,500 V
Removing bubble pack from PCB26,500 V20,000 V7,000 V
Packing PCBs in foam-lined box21,000 V11,000 V5,000 V
A product can be degraded by as little as 700 V.
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Table 4-2 lists the shielding protection provided by antistatic
bags and floor mats.
Table 4-2
Static-Shielding Materials
MaterialUseVoltage Protection Level
Antistatic plasticBags1,500 V
Carbon-loaded plasticFloor mats7,500 V
Metallized laminateFloor mats5,000 V
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Removal and Replacement
Procedures
This chapter provides removal and replacement procedures.
There are as many as 93 screws, in 12 different sizes, that may
have to be removed, replaced, or loosened when servicing the
computer. Make special note of each screw size and location
during removal and replacement.
Refer to Appendix C, “Screw Listing,” for detailed information
on screw sizes, locations, and usage.
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5.1Serial Number
Report the computer serial number to HP when requesting
information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is
located on the bottom of the computer.
Serial Number Location
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5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart
Use the chart below to determine the section number to be
referenced when removing computer components.
Disassembly Sequence Chart
SectionDescription
5.3Preparing the Computer for
Disassembly
Battery pack0
5.4Hard Drive2 loosened to remove the
5.5Computer Feet0
5.6Memory Module1 loosened to remove the
5.7Mini Card Module0
To prevent an unresponsive system and the display of a
Å
warning message, install only a Mini Card device
authorized for use in your computer by the governmental
agency that regulates wireless devices in your country. If
you install a device and then receive a warning message,
remove the device to restore computer functionality. Then
contact Customer Care.
5.8RTC Batter y0
# of Screws Removed
hard drive cover
4 to disassemble the
hard drive
memory/Mini Card module
compartment cover,
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Disassembly Sequence Chart (Continued)
SectionDescription
5.9Optical Drive1 to remove the optical drive,
5.10Switch Cover2
5.11Keyboard4
5.12Display Assembly6 to remove the display
5.13Base Enclosure18
5.14Bluetooth Module2
5.15System Board4
5.16Display Release Button
Assembly
5.17LED Board2
5.18Fan/Heat Sink Assembly10
# of Screws Removed
2 to remove the optical drive
bracket
assembly
6 to remove the display bezel
2 to remove the display hinge
base covers
4 to remove the display panel
2 to remove the display
release hook
4 to remove each display
hinge
1 to remove each wireless
antenna transceiver
6
5.19Processor1 loosened
5.20PC Card Assembly2
5.21ExpressCard Assembly2
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5.3 Preparing the Computer for
Disassembly
Before you begin any removal or installation procedures:
1. Shut down the computer. If you are unsure whether the
computer is off or in hibernation, turn the computer on,
and then shut it down through the operating system.
2. Disconnect all external devices connected to the computer.
3. Disconnect the power cord.
Battery Pack Spare Part Number Information
12-cell, 8.8-Amp hour
6-cell, 4.0-Amp hour
407835-001
407834-001
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4. Remove the battery pack by following these steps:
a. Turn the computer upside down with the front
toward you.
b. Slide the battery pack release latch 1 to the left. (The
battery pack disengages from the computer.)
c. Lift the front edge of the battery pack 2 and swing it back
to remove it.
Removing the Battery Pack
Reverse the above procedure to install the battery pack.